Warning
GeneralSites 14, 24, and 63 are ADA sites with electrical hookups that are intended for medical devices only.
Warning
GeneralLoop C bathhouse closes during the winter season due to a risk of freezing pipes. The bathhouse is closed approximately from mid-November to late March.
Warning
GeneralReef Ride Bike Days 2026- On September 19 and 26, 2026 from sunrise to mid-afternoon the Scenic Drive will be closed to vehicles for this special event. Vehicles will still have access to the Fruita area, including the campground and Gifford House.
About Fruita Campground
Number of accommodations: 65
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (587)
Review Summary
Jacob L
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Loop A
The absolute best camp ground… ever.
Deanne B
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Loop C
Fruita Campground was a perfect base camp for our needs.
NO CELL SERVICE HERE! Starlink was prominent in this campground.
Camp Host Gary was excellent! So friendly and helpful with questions about the area.
The restrooms were always clean and stocked. Dishwashing sink is provided, which was convenient.
RV pads were nice and wide! Easy to fit motorhome with slides. Even though there is no hook-ups in this campground, the sun was easy to grab with the solar panels.
Evening Ranger talks were educational and most of the Rangers were personable and eager to answer questions. The Night Sky/Astronomy talk was amazing!
Dump station and water fill easy in and out.
The Gifford House was nice. Some local jams, syrups, with homemade mini-pies. Hubby said they were really good! The cinnamon rolls were as well.
Easy walking trails and great grassy areas with picnic tables.
Had about 10 deer walking around eating well. Came into the campground proper as well as being in the grassy areas. What a treat!
We will stay here again!
Maranda B
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Loop B
Fruita cp was peaceful and secluded! We loved the river by the camp, the homemade pies at the Gifford House were awesome, and the sweet camp volunteer that took time to make us feel welcomed! Loved our stay here!
Greg P
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Loop B
Must see Cassidy arch via hiking
Mark J
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Loop B
The camp managers and personnel were super, conscientious and knowledgeable. Lots of great hiking nearby, our time there was memorable!
Anne M
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Loop B
Overall very pleasant, especially the evening presentation at the ampitheater.
One remark though: we had a tent site but it was quite swampy to access it as the lawn was watered during the day apparently.
Kelly S
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Loop B
Great host. Water and Dump in campground. Shady, yeah
Debby S
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Loop B
Beautiful site and location. To many unused camp sites. No ability to trade camp sites. Families are loosing our on opportunities to experience Capital Reef.
Also the park needs additional camp sites
Erik J
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Loop C
Open campsites expect for all your neighbors to see you and you to see them. Choose sites wisely for shade if you come in the summer months. Deer everywhere come right through all the camps like your not there.
Carole B
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Loop C
Wonderful return visit.
Location Fruita Campground
Address:
Hc 70 Box 15
Torrey, UT, 84775
United States
Traveling westbound on Interstate 70: Take Utah State Highway 24 west towards Hanksville (exit 149). Stay on Highway 24 for 80 miles (129 km) to reach the park Visitor Center.
Traveling on Interstate 15: Take US Highway 50 east at Scipio (exit 188) towards Salina for 30 miles (48 km). At the junction with Utah State Highway 89/259, turn right (south) and travel 8 miles (13 km). Turn left (east) onto Utah State Highway 24 towards Sigurd. Continue on Highway 24 for 82 miles (132 km) to reach the park Visitor Center.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.2825 / -111.247
Elevation: 1659 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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Bring Reservation Information. There is no cell coverage at the campground, so please print, write down or otherwise save your confirmation and site number to present upon arrival. |
| General |
Stay Limit. Fruita Campground has a 14 day stay limit per year. |
| General |
Check In/Check Out. Check out is 11am and check in is 3pm. |
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Generators Hours: Mountain Daylight Time (Mar.–Nov.): 8 am–10 am and 6 pm–8 pm. Mountain Standard Time (Nov.–Mar.): 8 am–10 am and 5 pm–7 pm. From March 1 through Thanksgiving weekend, generators are only permitted in the C loop. The remainder of the year, generators are allowed in Loops A and B. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. ADA sites with an electrical hook up (14, 24, and 63) are for required medical devices only. |
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ADA sites with an electrical hook up (14, 24, and 63) are for required medical devices only. |
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Wildlife. Campers often see Mule Deer in the campground. Do not approach or feed them. As a visitor, you are responsible for your safety and the safety of the animals. Keep a distance of 30 feet between you and deer. You are responsible for backing up to a safe distance, even if the deer moves toward you. |
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Horses. Do not enter horse pastures where horses are present. Do not feed the horses. |
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Campfires. Fires may be built only in the grills and campfire rings provided. NOTE: Sites 7, 48 and 50 have grills, but no campfire rings. |
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Firewood. The park prohibits wood gathering. You may purchase firewood at the Gifford House or at local stores during the summer season. Please fully extinguish fires. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org. to learn more. Use of fuel burning stoves is encouraged. |
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Washing. Do not wash dishes or clothing at water faucets or in the restrooms. You must collect gray water and dump into the utility sink. |
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Pets. All pets must be on leash (6 feet or less in length) at all times. The park does not allow pets on the trails or in the backcountry or to leave pets unattended. |
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Orchards. You may pick fruit in orchards posted as open. There is no charge for fruit consumed within the orchard but all fruit taken out must be weighed and paid for. A scale and self-pay station are provided near each open orchard. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. |
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Hanging Lines. Hammocks, clotheslines, and slacklines are permitted only during daylight hours (unless the hammock is currently occupied i.e. you are sleeping for the night in your hammock), in your own campsite, and in such a way that no resource damage occurs. Slacklines must be attended at all times. |
| General |
For more information: visit the Capitol Reef National Park website. To contact park staff with questions or to report a late arrival, please email care_fees@nps.gov or call 435-425-4173 (Sunday-Wednesday) or 435-425-3791 (Thursday-Saturday) |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralSites 14, 24, and 63 are ADA sites with electrical hookups that are intended for medical devices only.
Warning
GeneralLoop C bathhouse closes during the winter season due to a risk of freezing pipes. The bathhouse is closed approximately from mid-November to late March.
Warning
GeneralReef Ride Bike Days 2026- On September 19 and 26, 2026 from sunrise to mid-afternoon the Scenic Drive will be closed to vehicles for this special event. Vehicles will still have access to the Fruita area, including the campground and Gifford House.
